Cardiac Sonographer (Commitment Bonus!)

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Cardiac Sonographer, where your skills in echocardiography will be vital in providing top-notch patient care. In this role, you will perform a variety of echocardiographic procedures, collaborate with a dedicated team, and engage in continuous professional development. The position offers a commitment bonus and relocation assistance, reflecting the organization's dedication to supporting its staff. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives while working in a state-of-the-art facility that prioritizes innovation and excellence in cardiac care. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing health and patient care.

Benefits

Commitment Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

State-of-the-Art Facility

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of program for registry/certification required.
• ARDMS certification in Echocardiography needed within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms including 2D, 3D, Doppler, and Stress tests.
• Provide echocardiography services at all necessary locations and shifts.
• Maintain equipment and analyze patient medical records for procedures.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Collaboration

Technical Reporting

Education

Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

ARDMS/CCI Certification in Echocardiography

BLS Certification

Tools

Echocardiography Equipment

Digital Networking System

Off-line Analysis Systems

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer (Commitment Bonus!) at Duke Health

As a Cardiac Sonographer at Duke University Hospital, you will perform a variety of echocardiographic procedures including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms, ensuring high-quality patient care. The role requires collaboration with a dedicated team and continuous professional development through educational opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility. You will actively participate in quality assurance initiatives and will be responsible for preliminary interpretations of the diagnostic images obtained.

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

***This position is eligible for $10,000 Commitment bonus, Relocation Assistance available ***

We are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join the Duke University Hospital, Cardiac Diagnostic Unit. This is a large, academically focused, team-oriented echo lab. We support professional growth with opportunities for education, leadership, research and advanced technologies. At Duke Health we provide exceptional care utilizing innovative technology to meet the ever-changing needs of our patients. We treat the full range of heart disease, which means our cardiac sonographers have ample opportunity to perform an array of sonography procedures such as transthoracic echocardiograms, stress and pharmacological echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and advanced procedures including 3D and strain imaging.

Job Title: CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
Job Code: 4587
FLSA: N
Job Level: F3
Revised Date: 04/22/2024

General Description of the Job Class

Perform daily clinical operations of Echocardiography including performing Echocardiograms, entering preliminary interpretation, covering all sites and shifts including call coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiogram, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices.
2. Provides echocardiography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and providing emergent call coverage as scheduled.
3. Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers, digital networking system, off-line analysis systems.
4. Maintains equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
5. Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunction to echo lab manager.
6. Analyzes patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
7. Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by Cardiologist, including comparison of previous studies.
8. Participates in quality improvement activities; evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs, files, and records.
9. Maintains confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.
10. Instructs students, fellows, nurses, or health personnel as requested.
11. Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
12. Attends Echo Lab Meetings, participates in Echo related conferences through attendance, ensuring continuing education and professional growth.
13. Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
Preferred: Graduate of an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology Program

Experience

None required beyond above education/certification requirements.

Level I - Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each entity within 18 months of employment.

Level II - Minimum of two years' experience as a Sonographer.

Level III - A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

ARDMS/CCI certification in Echocardiography

ARDMS/CCI certification within 18 months of hire

BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of